May I suggest Trace Velo do a Power Meter video series next? The crankset is probably the last thing that hasn’t been upgraded on the fully carbon bike.
The kinda sad part is that chinese manufacturers actually react to problems with their product and solve it when western manufacturer just calculate that the problem is not worthy to be solved and wait just for the next generation.
@@bergerniklas6647 it's likely due to the larger companies having a large stock so it would be a waste to chuck it all away. But I still agree that it is annoying
I had the 9 to 10 shifting problem, which I could never figure out. The derailleur seemed well aligned to me. After 6 months, the problem went away, so I had assumed it was a machining problem on the cassette that was worn away with usage. I've been mostly happy with my Sensah gear, and thank you for being a valuable technical resource on their products.
I've had the same problem on my bike a few weeks ago, when i asked my mechanic, he said it was normal because it was new, fresh from the factory and overtime the chain, cassette and rd will eventually adapt to the shifting, which eventually it did
usually i just skip to the good part but you keep me from skipping cause every second is useful and entertaining too! what an underrated channel. keep it up!
@@abedfo88 Interesting. Now, even for the smallest thing, Aliexpress shows tax for UK sales. I suppose it's a good thing, as long as the tax is sent to UK govt!
@@nelsonglover3963for their domestic market, very true. For the big world market, they do care enough to make tiny changes that might hold up in court or just plans to change the name of the company at a moments notice. (the latter is still far too common) The easiest, most sustainable and least expensive option is to wait for the patents for core mechanisms to expire, copy them and only make changes to avoid proprietary connectors or other small parts they are unable to source domestically for cheap. The end result is a rolling release of older tech using industrial standard parts - which is awesome for consumers and why patents were intended to expire in the first place.
My 105 right shifter from 2006 finally died. After watching this video I ordered the Sensah Phi (which is the 2x10 non-carbon) version of this shifter. Initial impression is very good. It's actually shifting better than my 16 year old 105 shifter did. To be fair though I can't really remember how smooth it was when it was new. It's been pretty janky the last couple of years. Just wanted to say thanks for doing this review. I never would have gone with a chinese shifter before subscribing to your channel.
As always top shelf old chap and how you put the paid presentation up the front instead of blending it in like certain dubious characters so you can’t g see an what is right an honourable is a true despiction of your depth of character. I take my hat 🎩 off to you sir .
I do my best Richard 🙂 Not everyone can be arsed with the sponsor spot, so I try and keep it brief and to the point these days!!! But glad you appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏
Hi Luke, I'm happy your name hasn't changed. Last week I received my sensah empire groupset and a new 11 speed chainset, now I only need to get some specific tools and a clamp for the front derailleur and will perform the jump from 8 speed to 11 speed on my GT ZR 2000 (I'm ready to take the hub's cassette body to a friend that is quite experienced with a lathe if the larger cassette was to present fitting problems). After almost six years with this bike I'm super stoked! Thank you for providing me and others with products reviews, experiences, useful tips and great comedic bits. I hope you keep the videos coming!
Trace Velo: Buy cheaper bike components and save money over alternatives also Trace Velo: LMAO just replaced this component that works fine for the 15th time :P
Cheers from S. Korea! Although I'm a MTB'er I watch your channel as it has helped me on making purchasing decisions on several occasions. I purchase various products (i.e. electronic amp parts, bike parts, etc.) from China (Ali), sometimes things can be hit or miss but there are a lot of legit items you can get from Ali as most major mnc's around the globe have their manufacturing based in China and technology eventually 'leaks' out. For my bike upgrades I prefer to use budget parts as I don't race DH and not everyone needs $1,000 parts for casual XC riding. Keep up the good work and you my friend deserve waaaaaay more subs, I've recommended your channel to friends here so hopefully you can continue producing good quality, unbiased content for the majority of riders~
Ended up getting those titanium chinaplay pedals that you are rocking Luke and gotta say, I'm a fan. Definitely took a bit of getting used to, but I prefer the comfort so much more, esp with the guard on, you can walk about without seeming like a clown. Great video as always though. Has me spending more time on AliExpress than I normally do =V
Nice! Really glad you liked the pedals, a lot of people messaged me to say they had issues clipping in, but glad you managed to get them working for you. I freaking love my set, I've never looked back!
Would love a vid on head units. You're on Garmin, I am leaning towards buying a Karoo 2 because of the mapping quality. Fab stuff as ever, you show more detail than others and never patronise, well done for that.
Hey Luke, now time to test chinese gps bike computers and sensors (hrm, cadence, speed), wdt?! Almost no video on yt about it with nice performance and explanation as yours! ) Cheerz!
Yes, this garmin computer kind of doesn't pass to the bike! :p I am using the Cycplus M1 computer from Ali with cadence and heart rate sensor... For the price absolutely fantastic (and would definitely look better on Luke's bike)
Loving your content, even though I have click on the notifications bell I still goes to your channel to check if new content published. Subscriber from Malaysia
M2 blackout jersey ftw!! Grandad was wise with the poke in the eye 👀... Love the seamless referencing to your previous work. Shows how much you cover! Can't believe you poked GCN, I love that channel! So glad you're fully honest as I too stopped the potentially wearing section but it shows your attention to detail. Honesty as well, so refreshing that you're humble as well as informative. More funnies!! I think you could have put a Bender reference (bite my shiny metal ass) in somewhere...
I ride both pedals & motorbikes, yet having seen the quality of budget Chinese components for both I can only assume that you are a very brave man indeed to trust so much cheap Chinese kit. I love your quirky, fun videos, but I don't think you will ever tempt me away from my Japanese bikes. I have an old original Sun Tour XC Pro MD Crank set from 1990 (that is probably older that you!) ) and it is still going strong on my MTB along with the XT deraileurs and DX thumbies I paired it with. Shimano kit is great and I am an old dinosaur! Damn I feel old now...
I was surprised too when the video shows the Sensah Empire is also Carbon fiber As an owner of a budget aero bike with a Sensah 2x11 groupset, this is really interesting^^
I decided to give a try to the 12 speed version of this groupset. I'll give you my impressions of it as soon as it gets installed and after a couple rides.
Great channel. I did purchase a Sensah SRX Pro group set in an effort to make an ultimate road climber - it failed miserably. The front chain ring could not tolerate the torque and bent. The derailleur would down shift all on it's own. The chain was of very poor quality. All of his installed by a tenured bike mechanic. I threw the entire set out an went with full Sram components. Yes, a few bucks more but the shifting is flawless. By way of mention I did do this build on an Elves frame which seems quie good and wen with ICAN rims that seem to be performing well. Chinese cycling products seem to be hit or miss.
Another great vid Luke! Am absolutely loving the channel; you are head and shoulders more fun and informative than GCN. Thanks to you I'm rocking a new gravel bike build using Sensah's SRX Pro 1x groupset with ZRace crankset (plus an absolute feast of cheap Chinese carbon finishing kit!) I've done about 2,000 miles on the groupset now and it hasn't missed a beat. The downshift is the best I've ever used on any mechanical shifter! I'm not sure how good the clutch mechanism is but that's only because I haven't used any other type; I do get a bit of chain slap though if it's really rough. The only problem I've had has been with the flimsy barrel adjuster on the rear mech which kept loosening as I rode. I've just locked it out and use the downtube adjuster now. I paid less for the entire drivetrain including the bottom bracket than I would have done for a pair of 105 levers. I've recently installed a pair of Juin Tech callipers and so far I'm really impressed compared with the TRP HY/RD's I had on the bike before. I'm looking forward to your review of the brakes. Please, please keep up the great work, everyone I know is watching and loving it!
Another fantastic video luke, As someone new to road cycling, and having built a china carbon fibre bike guided by your videos, id love an in depth exploration on dialling in shifters and groupsets, I've got my sensah running on my bike but it's nowhere near as crisp as yours
Great video Luke, one suggestion is could you please add 20% VAT to the UK prices in brackets since we have been shafted and things aint so cheap anymore
I've managed to strip the non-drive side crank (Shimano) bolt head hex slot TWICE. Now I put on some anti-seize compound on the crank bolt thread and regular grease on other bolts.
I really like watching your videos. You actually make me think about new bike on 2022 season and I really think about build it on my own. All your content on YT makes me ispired to do it. but firstly i have to collect some wifecoins to be able to start the project :) Greetings from Poland. Keep goin with your stuff and let the Sensah be with you xD
The company Finish Line has an anti-seize assembly lube. Here in Germany you get it for 5€ (22 ml) which should last for quite a while and will prevent any cold welding of screws etc.
UPDATE: Today the screw from the above little-wheel of the rear derailleur (IDK how it is called in English) just fell out and I had to stop, take the whole thing out and screw it again into the derailleur
@@daniellopez9622 derailleur jockey wheels should have threadlocking compound to stop screws/bolts from coming loose e.g. Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242. Maybe the Sensah ones didn't come with it, or not enough?
@@richardggeorge UPDATE: The bearings inside the jockey wheel were all broken and the screw didn't match the cage anymore, the cage expanded itself and after replacing the jockey wheels with the Ultegra ones the cage of the derailleur did not hold the screws and it just broke... Luckily I was near home.
@@daniellopez9622 Sorry to hear that. Doesn't sound like the jockey wheels are very durable. I have several shimano ones that are over 10 years old. I have 4 road bikes though
I broke my Tiagra shifters and replaced them with Sensah Quantum shifters (the ten speed version of Empire), which are 100% compatible with Shimano. If anything I prefer them to the original Tiagra shifters. Shifting is very crisp and now I've got used to the SRAM style double-tap system I think I prefer it. In fact I'd say the Sensah shifting system is actually better than SRAM system as you shift with the main brake lever rather than a smaller secondary lever. Recommended...very well made shifters and super cheap.
I suspect the reason why the old rear derailleur could not be removed was a lack of grease in the threads. Aluminum and steel can fuse together over time if not adequately greased.
Luke! Another awesome production! OSPW, though only worth a few watts, just looks so tasty. I upgraded my Di2 this spring and it’s continued to be flawless. Swapped bearings right out of the packaging. As a weight weenie, I swapped to a very cheap plastic Garmin mount for 11 grams. Works great. What about your repair kit? Lots of Ali items for that. 🤔 Not a lot of carbon items, but perhaps we need to reduce your fiber! 😂
Fantastic channel, has inspired me to build my own. I bought the 2x11 Empire and have almost finished a bike with it. The front derailleur seems to take 1 full and 1 half push (3 clicks) to change up or down the front cogs. Is that normal of have I been an idiot and messed something up ?
Seen frozen mount bolts quite often. Generally all the lube leeches out because of poor sealing and you get corrosion. Oil or a rebuild every so often sorts it.
Hi trace. I noticed youve changed your calipers to Juin techs from the Pro ones. It will be really interesting if you do a review/comparison between them.
I just want Sensah to release a clutched rear derailleur so we can have an affordable gravel/touring groupset. I think there are good enough alternatives for cable actuated hydraulic disc brakes, but dealing with dropped chains and chain slap is a pain.
Hi mate, great content on the sensah groupset! Love the little discoveries like the lever that prevents shifting whilst braking! My eagle eye spotted you replaced the Zrace calipers by Juin tech, what was the reason for that? Just built a bike with sensah Srx and the Zrace calipers, keen to see how braking performance could be optimized or upgraded! Keep up the good work 👍
Yeah I recon you're probably right. Galvanic corrosion could def have a played a part, but yeah stuck a bit of high viscosity oil in there this time, should hopefully keep it from happening
I really like your videos but have to say that I haven't had a good experience with siroko. I bought a jersey and bibs after seeing the ad in one of your videos. And after a few times of wearing the bibs had a hole in them. I've only hand washed them as it said in the instructions. Siroko did not refund me and there is no way to review the items in their shop so I thought I would share my experience here.
FYI, I never handwash bibs or jerseys (just save that for waterproof jackets and gilets). They go in the front loader washing machine. I wear cheap clothing from Ali Express too: Spexcel, RION, etc and they last for 5+ years easy
@@richardggeorge I've ordered a bib from rion and a jersey from specxel. Both arrived last week and I am impressed! Thank you for the recommendation! Both pieces look and feel great.
Hey Luke! Been waiting for this since I was the IG post. I saw in the Aliepexress listing that there's' an option for up to 36t cassette. Is this because of the OSPW rd or can the non OSPW version accommodate 36t as well? Seems like a perfect gs for gravel paired with a subcompact 46/30t crank.
Luke must have some serious "guns" cuz I can barely move that front derailleur like he does. I think maybe Sensah sent this to you as replacement for your broken version 2 shifter. Looking forward to the video when Sensah sends you a replacement groupset for the seized derailleur...Sensah Electronic??? Ha, ha...yay!
Trace velo 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻 please will you do a retro mtb clunker build. Something you can leave locked up outside the shops but that can bring a massive smile to your face! Maybe a bit of an odd ball! Thanks for your videos they’re awesome!
Here's another bit of information - the pulley cages on the Sensah derailleur's are not replaceable, they are locked in my rivets. I reached out to both Sensah and Lingmai (who seems to have provided the OSPW for this rear derailleur) and they both confirmed that the derailleur pulley cage is not replacement / interchangeable. I guess that's one way Sensah keeps their cost down. I was looking at replacing the pulley cage as mine was totalled in a rear derailleur hanger issue.
Hi thank you for your videos. I enjoy very much. I just happend to have a new Empire rear derailer in my hands (not installed yet) and I can tell you that it was not your fault if the bolt was seized after a year of use. I removed the C clip and got out the bolt and it is completely dry there. So I greased it . Thanks to you.
I have the Sensah Empire groupset on my zwift trainer bike. I have no issues with the shifting. Just as good as my Ultegra set I had on the bike previously.
Luke I gave up on the front derailleur, and instead use a 105 shimano. I prefer the Sensah levers ,size and shape,but always have some kind of shifting issues, unless the chain and all are spotless, I have an ongoing problem with 9,10,11 .
So I have found the trick to decent shifting, is keeping the shift cable clean and well lubed within the shifter housing (basically keep the friction on the cable as low as humanly possible). I'm actually playing around with dry chain lube atm, seems to work great. Also make sure the cable is secured correctly on the rear derailleur bolt. You want the cable fed over the top of the clamping bolt (you can check the manual I linked in the description if you need some clarification). Hope that helps 😁
@@TraceVelo ,I am pleased that you responded, I built two f12 from Ali-express, one is basically all China and the other is 105,both wheelsets are Elite,tubeless and 27mm widex38mm and 45mm deep.The framesets are beautiful, if a little heavy at just over 18lbs.I have been a cyclist for 30 years and have ridden almost every thing, I have a high regard for the obscure manufacturers and don't care for the hype about the known ones. My point is that if a man can get the same or comparable product for nearly one tenth the price, where is all that moolah goin.?I don't have buyers remorse, like my previous bike, which I had to finance! Contrarily, I was able to get two bikes for the sale of my Specialized (used),and had money left. Not that I need 2 bikes, but I intended @ 66 yrs. to start a new business in bike sales. Seems like a no brainer?Bikes are flying off the shelves, but the people are not interested in this product. The carbon is world class,the design is iconic and the price is unreal? What is not to like?I now have several thousand miles on these beauties and I love the ride, and handling, the frameset is very tight. I digress, as regards to the shifting issues, I have been using a lightweight Ali-express cassette and I am hoping when I can, I'll try a hyperglide, this and as you suggested a cable reassessment, ( I have all internal cables).I appreciate your input and will continue to enjoy future posts, maybe you can get sponsor to help you, and build one of these beauties for your (Show) .I found the internal routing to be a challenge, but I wonder now why the cables have been outside for so long! Thanks for your indulgence and may the wind be at your back!
The Rear derailleur cage appears to be a non-standard 3rd party upgrade type. The brand Lingmai is the Aliexpress store name I bought my Empire Pro 12 speed from which comes in standard 11T/13T pulleys, not like the oversized ones in the video.
Hey Luke, what brakeset do you have on your bike? And cassette? Cheers PS, might I suggest Bones skateboard bearings lube and cleaning your bearings with pure acetone?
Excellent contents as always, Luke! Any tips on Siroko sizing? Their site's size chart only has measurements of the piece of clothing itself, not measurements of the user. Thanks.
This channel is so underrated. You are far better than GCN and other cycling channels. Thanks for the good work!
Agreed! This channel test the budget/sketchy Chinese stuff that most of us want and can afford.
May I suggest Trace Velo do a Power Meter video series next? The crankset is probably the last thing that hasn’t been upgraded on the fully carbon bike.
ive got the sigeyi axo and zrace crankset. its awesome.
@@abedfo88 Hiw reliable has it been?
@takotsubo as long as its consistent with itself what does it matter how it compares to assioma duo 🤔
@@elijahkwon422 100% reliable
@@abedfo88 Have you done any accuracy checks
Trace Velo: *points out potential issues*
Sensah R&D: Aw shit here we go again...
The kinda sad part is that chinese manufacturers actually react to problems with their product and solve it when western manufacturer just calculate that the problem is not worthy to be solved and wait just for the next generation.
@@bergerniklas6647 This happens when companies get bigger and bigger
@@bergerniklas6647 it's likely due to the larger companies having a large stock so it would be a waste to chuck it all away. But I still agree that it is annoying
Trace Velo's videos - always better than a poke in the eye.
Luke, I really enjoy your content. I am using your philosophy in other areas of my life. Cheap does not always mean poor value.
I would advise against following that philosophy if you're paying for female company.
@@ginyamaguchi1421 Thank you for the heads-up.
😂😂😂😂
@@ginyamaguchi1421 odd and offensive thing to say. It's 2021!
@@richardstorer-adam7222 offensive to whom?
I had the 9 to 10 shifting problem, which I could never figure out. The derailleur seemed well aligned to me. After 6 months, the problem went away, so I had assumed it was a machining problem on the cassette that was worn away with usage. I've been mostly happy with my Sensah gear, and thank you for being a valuable technical resource on their products.
I've had the same problem on my bike a few weeks ago, when i asked my mechanic, he said it was normal because it was new, fresh from the factory and overtime the chain, cassette and rd will eventually adapt to the shifting, which eventually it did
usually i just skip to the good part but you keep me from skipping cause every second is useful and entertaining too! what an underrated channel. keep it up!
Me: So Trace how many chinese carbon fibre parts do you think you can put on a bike?
Trace: Yes
I think the only parts that arn't cheaper alternatives are the chain, the tyres, and the cable housings 😂
@@TraceVelo indeed, and now ali express ads tax the cost/benefit ratio has gone down slightly imho.
@@abedfo88 Yeah - I noticed that (in UK), this happened after Brexit. Odd.
@@Mango62uk though I did buy something over £200 and I didn't pay any tax (shrugs shoulders)
@@abedfo88 Interesting. Now, even for the smallest thing, Aliexpress shows tax for UK sales. I suppose it's a good thing, as long as the tax is sent to UK govt!
Luke, would love to see anything on a Chinese di2 or eTap equivalents!
they are likely waiting for specific patents to expire
There are chineese electronic groupsets?
@@anonymoose9038 so far only mtb. See China Cycing's video "Chinese Electronic Groupsets are here! Tech at the Shanghai Bike Show 2021"
@@All4Grogg lol they don't give a shit about infringing patents
@@nelsonglover3963for their domestic market, very true. For the big world market, they do care enough to make tiny changes that might hold up in court or just plans to change the name of the company at a moments notice. (the latter is still far too common)
The easiest, most sustainable and least expensive option is to wait for the patents for core mechanisms to expire, copy them and only make changes to avoid proprietary connectors or other small parts they are unable to source domestically for cheap.
The end result is a rolling release of older tech using industrial standard parts - which is awesome for consumers and why patents were intended to expire in the first place.
My 105 right shifter from 2006 finally died. After watching this video I ordered the Sensah Phi (which is the 2x10 non-carbon) version of this shifter. Initial impression is very good. It's actually shifting better than my 16 year old 105 shifter did. To be fair though I can't really remember how smooth it was when it was new. It's been pretty janky the last couple of years. Just wanted to say thanks for doing this review. I never would have gone with a chinese shifter before subscribing to your channel.
I imagine his neighbours walking by when doing that sponsor segment and he is just in the living room in full lycra in front of a camera 😂
Looool! That's why I have the curtains drawn, don't want to bring down the house prices 🤣
@@TraceVelo 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Yeah I don't get why most cycling channel have the need to go in a full cyclo disguise when casually in front of camera.
Mate you are actually nailing this cycling channel lark. been watching since your first video I'm well impressed.
Thanks James!!!! Yeah I put a shit tonne of effort in, and really try to improve each episode, so glad it's coming across 😊
As always top shelf old chap and how you put the paid presentation up the front instead of blending it in like certain dubious characters so you can’t g see an what is right an honourable is a true despiction of your depth of character. I take my hat 🎩 off to you sir .
I do my best Richard 🙂 Not everyone can be arsed with the sponsor spot, so I try and keep it brief and to the point these days!!! But glad you appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏
Hi Luke, I'm happy your name hasn't changed. Last week I received my sensah empire groupset and a new 11 speed chainset, now I only need to get some specific tools and a clamp for the front derailleur and will perform the jump from 8 speed to 11 speed on my GT ZR 2000 (I'm ready to take the hub's cassette body to a friend that is quite experienced with a lathe if the larger cassette was to present fitting problems). After almost six years with this bike I'm super stoked!
Thank you for providing me and others with products reviews, experiences, useful tips and great comedic bits. I hope you keep the videos coming!
Another excellent vid, and since you're now in Cornwall, one could say a 'Proper Job'. (suggestion for your next brew). Keep them coming.
Yeah I do love a Proper Job. Been on the Korev recently, prob my new favourite 😍
Trace Velo: Buy cheaper bike components and save money over alternatives
also Trace Velo: LMAO just replaced this component that works fine for the 15th time :P
For free.
This is still a good value compared to standard 105 even if the non carbon version does not exist
He can replace the groupset and wheels before he even buys a 105 groupset for 700$
This video was sponsored / paid promotion.
Cheers from S. Korea! Although I'm a MTB'er I watch your channel as it has helped me on making purchasing decisions on several occasions. I purchase various products (i.e. electronic amp parts, bike parts, etc.) from China (Ali), sometimes things can be hit or miss but there are a lot of legit items you can get from Ali as most major mnc's around the globe have their manufacturing based in China and technology eventually 'leaks' out. For my bike upgrades I prefer to use budget parts as I don't race DH and not everyone needs $1,000 parts for casual XC riding. Keep up the good work and you my friend deserve waaaaaay more subs, I've recommended your channel to friends here so hopefully you can continue producing good quality, unbiased content for the majority of riders~
The intros are always classic...love this channel.
You earned a subscriber, always enjoy content which offers affordable alternatives but value for quality.
Ended up getting those titanium chinaplay pedals that you are rocking Luke and gotta say, I'm a fan. Definitely took a bit of getting used to, but I prefer the comfort so much more, esp with the guard on, you can walk about without seeming like a clown. Great video as always though. Has me spending more time on AliExpress than I normally do =V
Nice! Really glad you liked the pedals, a lot of people messaged me to say they had issues clipping in, but glad you managed to get them working for you. I freaking love my set, I've never looked back!
Nice explanation, detail comparison with previous version, all my worries clearly explained here. Thanks a lot!
Would love a vid on head units. You're on Garmin, I am leaning towards buying a Karoo 2 because of the mapping quality. Fab stuff as ever, you show more detail than others and never patronise, well done for that.
Yeah ive had a look at a few in the past, but my trusty garmin 520 is more than enough for me :)
15:28 Enjoyed the lava lamp time lapse.
Trace, your a legend.
I found Interesting discovery on sensah groupset, other will notice when you're shifting.
Keep up good work.
Hey Luke, now time to test chinese gps bike computers and sensors (hrm, cadence, speed), wdt?! Almost no video on yt about it with nice performance and explanation as yours! ) Cheerz!
Yes, this garmin computer kind of doesn't pass to the bike! :p
I am using the Cycplus M1 computer from Ali with cadence and heart rate sensor... For the price absolutely fantastic (and would definitely look better on Luke's bike)
Loving your content, even though I have click on the notifications bell I still goes to your channel to check if new content published. Subscriber from Malaysia
plz make a cheap Chinese gravel bike ! Thats youre golden nugget for new content :)
I love the content man. I am really looking forward to the juin hydraulic brake review.
I have the juin 4 pistons. They're great
M2 blackout jersey ftw!! Grandad was wise with the poke in the eye 👀... Love the seamless referencing to your previous work. Shows how much you cover! Can't believe you poked GCN, I love that channel! So glad you're fully honest as I too stopped the potentially wearing section but it shows your attention to detail. Honesty as well, so refreshing that you're humble as well as informative. More funnies!! I think you could have put a Bender reference (bite my shiny metal ass) in somewhere...
Sou brasileiro, todavia amo os seus reviews, sua paciência seu trabalho com perfeição sua delicadeza nos detalhes
Your own progress bar that overlaps RUclips's is a great idea!
monthly trace velo video = cravings satisfied
I ride both pedals & motorbikes, yet having seen the quality of budget Chinese components for both I can only assume that you are a very brave man indeed to trust so much cheap Chinese kit. I love your quirky, fun videos, but I don't think you will ever tempt me away from my Japanese bikes. I have an old original Sun Tour XC Pro MD Crank set from 1990 (that is probably older that you!) ) and it is still going strong on my MTB along with the XT deraileurs and DX thumbies I paired it with. Shimano kit is great and I am an old dinosaur! Damn I feel old now...
Great video as always! Well done. Keep 'em coming!
intro = awesome as always
I'm glad you like it!
"Ten out of ten with Sensah again" should become their company slogan!
I was surprised too when the video shows the Sensah Empire is also Carbon fiber
As an owner of a budget aero bike with a Sensah 2x11 groupset, this is really interesting^^
The Plustek OpticFilm🥰 you a real one!!
Yeah I really need to get my Canon F1 back out again...
I decided to give a try to the 12 speed version of this groupset. I'll give you my impressions of it as soon as it gets installed and after a couple rides.
Welcome back Luke 😘 100% like ratio on the video. All is right with the universe.
Thanks Luke. Another great video
Great channel. I did purchase a Sensah SRX Pro group set in an effort to make an ultimate road climber - it failed miserably. The front chain ring could not tolerate the torque and bent. The derailleur would down shift all on it's own. The chain was of very poor quality. All of his installed by a tenured bike mechanic. I threw the entire set out an went with full Sram components. Yes, a few bucks more but the shifting is flawless. By way of mention I did do this build on an Elves frame which seems quie good and wen with ICAN rims that seem to be performing well. Chinese cycling products seem to be hit or miss.
Another great vid Luke! Am absolutely loving the channel; you are head and shoulders more fun and informative than GCN.
Thanks to you I'm rocking a new gravel bike build using Sensah's SRX Pro 1x groupset with ZRace crankset (plus an absolute feast of cheap Chinese carbon finishing kit!) I've done about 2,000 miles on the groupset now and it hasn't missed a beat. The downshift is the best I've ever used on any mechanical shifter! I'm not sure how good the clutch mechanism is but that's only because I haven't used any other type; I do get a bit of chain slap though if it's really rough. The only problem I've had has been with the flimsy barrel adjuster on the rear mech which kept loosening as I rode. I've just locked it out and use the downtube adjuster now. I paid less for the entire drivetrain including the bottom bracket than I would have done for a pair of 105 levers. I've recently installed a pair of Juin Tech callipers and so far I'm really impressed compared with the TRP HY/RD's I had on the bike before. I'm looking forward to your review of the brakes.
Please, please keep up the great work, everyone I know is watching and loving it!
Lukee! Amazing video! I LOL'D at your GCN presemters in the wild comment LMAO!
Another fantastic video luke,
As someone new to road cycling, and having built a china carbon fibre bike guided by your videos, id love an in depth exploration on dialling in shifters and groupsets, I've got my sensah running on my bike but it's nowhere near as crisp as yours
Love these videos. Please keep up the reviews👍
Good video! Tempted to just order one due to the lack of any other groupsets in the UK
More option and competition to the big 3 will ultimately benefit consumer
Your issue with the rear derailleur is the reason grease is your best friend.
Really precise pieces that weld them selves together so you cannot uninstall them...
Great video Luke, one suggestion is could you please add 20% VAT to the UK prices in brackets since we have been shafted and things aint so cheap anymore
I think the screw in the rear derailleur ceased up because of contact corrosion (Alumunium/Steel)
Great video as always!
Yeah, I recon you're probably right. Hopefully the oil I added will help out in this regard....
I've managed to strip the non-drive side crank (Shimano) bolt head hex slot TWICE. Now I put on some anti-seize compound on the crank bolt thread and regular grease on other bolts.
@john lin is right some copper compound will prevent that in the future 👌
I really like watching your videos. You actually make me think about new bike on 2022 season and I really think about build it on my own. All your content on YT makes me ispired to do it. but firstly i have to collect some wifecoins to be able to start the project :)
Greetings from Poland. Keep goin with your stuff and let the Sensah be with you xD
love the siroko stuff started with their glasses a few years ago after a mate recommended them now i also have the vest jerseys and bibs.
The company Finish Line has an anti-seize assembly lube. Here in Germany you get it for 5€ (22 ml) which should last for quite a while and will prevent any cold welding of screws etc.
I've been using Sensah for the past 2 years, around 40k Kms on it, I only had to replace the right shifter hood cover (4€).
UPDATE: Today the screw from the above little-wheel of the rear derailleur (IDK how it is called in English) just fell out and I had to stop, take the whole thing out and screw it again into the derailleur
@@daniellopez9622 jinxed it mate
@@daniellopez9622 derailleur jockey wheels should have threadlocking compound to stop screws/bolts from coming loose e.g. Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242. Maybe the Sensah ones didn't come with it, or not enough?
@@richardggeorge UPDATE: The bearings inside the jockey wheel were all broken and the screw didn't match the cage anymore, the cage expanded itself and after replacing the jockey wheels with the Ultegra ones the cage of the derailleur did not hold the screws and it just broke... Luckily I was near home.
@@daniellopez9622 Sorry to hear that. Doesn't sound like the jockey wheels are very durable. I have several shimano ones that are over 10 years old. I have 4 road bikes though
You must be so good at bar tape by now 😂
Great content again.
Also, I’m not sure I’d fit anything to my bike whilst on Rattler. Brave man
I broke my Tiagra shifters and replaced them with Sensah Quantum shifters (the ten speed version of Empire), which are 100% compatible with Shimano. If anything I prefer them to the original Tiagra shifters. Shifting is very crisp and now I've got used to the SRAM style double-tap system I think I prefer it. In fact I'd say the Sensah shifting system is actually better than SRAM system as you shift with the main brake lever rather than a smaller secondary lever. Recommended...very well made shifters and super cheap.
Awesome, glad you like them Simon!
Thank you for your sharing. Awesome groupset. 👍👍👍
I suspect the reason why the old rear derailleur could not be removed was a lack of grease in the threads. Aluminum and steel can fuse together over time if not adequately greased.
Nice video! Might try this one out
Luke! Another awesome production! OSPW, though only worth a few watts, just looks so tasty. I upgraded my Di2 this spring and it’s continued to be flawless. Swapped bearings right out of the packaging. As a weight weenie, I swapped to a very cheap plastic Garmin mount for 11 grams. Works great. What about your repair kit? Lots of Ali items for that. 🤔 Not a lot of carbon items, but perhaps we need to reduce your fiber! 😂
Nice video and presentation.
I take that a larger idler wheel isn’t there for efficiency reduction but to reduce wear in link pin.
as always entertaining review.... now we wait for carbon crank to drop by
9:48 I liked and subscribe at this point, and then you mentioned doing it. it was a breaking the 4th wall moment :))
Finally, another video 🥲
Fantastic channel, has inspired me to build my own. I bought the 2x11 Empire and have almost finished a bike with it. The front derailleur seems to take 1 full and 1 half push (3 clicks) to change up or down the front cogs. Is that normal of have I been an idiot and messed something up ?
Update?
This looks cool & very nice review!
I really would like to see your take of the new Chinese “Cheap” Electronic 12 speed groupsets 👀
5:28 I would venture to believe that the little lever arm is made of die cast zinc and not aluminum.
Really relieved that his name is still Luke !
Me too spicypretzel... Me too
It’s not Still Luke, it’s As Always Luke.
@@ridekernow you never know..
Seen frozen mount bolts quite often. Generally all the lube leeches out because of poor sealing and you get corrosion. Oil or a rebuild every so often sorts it.
Nice, thanks for the comment Matt, good to know! I'll definitely keep this part oiled and serviced from now on!
@@TraceVelo copper slip on threaded parts, lifesaver.
@@abedfo88 I'd recommend Loctite 222 (purple) or other similar low strength threadlocker, as it also protects from vibration as well corrosion.
Hi trace. I noticed youve changed your calipers to Juin techs from the Pro ones. It will be really interesting if you do a review/comparison between them.
Good shout, looking to buy a new frame to replace me discs and the hybrid calipers would mean not having to shell out on new shifters
Waaay better than GCN man general reviews. 💪
Jockey wheel bearings... I was just cleaning a Shimano 105 rear derailleur and it uses bushings on the jockey wheels.
Yeah the shimabo ones always use a little metal bushing. I guess it probably lasts longer than a sealed bearing....
14:10 I think next time you can pour hot water onto the RD hanger to make the metal contract and it should be easy to remove.
Trace has a carbon fiber problem....I have a Trace Velo problem...This was another fine production!
I miss you bro THE OG TRACE VELO, LOVE FROM PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭
I just want Sensah to release a clutched rear derailleur so we can have an affordable gravel/touring groupset. I think there are good enough alternatives for cable actuated hydraulic disc brakes, but dealing with dropped chains and chain slap is a pain.
Look up sensah srx pro
@@seniorcycling5352 I don't believe the SRX is clutched, it just has an adjustible tension spring
The problem you ran to when unscrewing the previous derailleur is the thread bit the barrel and engaged itself into it.
Hi mate, great content on the sensah groupset! Love the little discoveries like the lever that prevents shifting whilst braking!
My eagle eye spotted you replaced the Zrace calipers by Juin tech, what was the reason for that? Just built a bike with sensah Srx and the Zrace calipers, keen to see how braking performance could be optimized or upgraded! Keep up the good work 👍
Add oil or grease into the derailleur hanger articulation. It's potentially a galvanic seizure that wrecked your last one.
Yeah I recon you're probably right. Galvanic corrosion could def have a played a part, but yeah stuck a bit of high viscosity oil in there this time, should hopefully keep it from happening
I really like your videos but have to say that I haven't had a good experience with siroko. I bought a jersey and bibs after seeing the ad in one of your videos. And after a few times of wearing the bibs had a hole in them. I've only hand washed them as it said in the instructions. Siroko did not refund me and there is no way to review the items in their shop so I thought I would share my experience here.
FYI, I never handwash bibs or jerseys (just save that for waterproof jackets and gilets). They go in the front loader washing machine. I wear cheap clothing from Ali Express too: Spexcel, RION, etc and they last for 5+ years easy
@@richardggeorge I've ordered a bib from rion and a jersey from specxel. Both arrived last week and I am impressed! Thank you for the recommendation! Both pieces look and feel great.
@@annaweitz5353 good to hear. Glad I mentioned it. Happy cycling!
Hey Luke! Been waiting for this since I was the IG post. I saw in the Aliepexress listing that there's' an option for up to 36t cassette. Is this because of the OSPW rd or can the non OSPW version accommodate 36t as well? Seems like a perfect gs for gravel paired with a subcompact 46/30t crank.
Luke must have some serious "guns" cuz I can barely move that front derailleur like he does. I think maybe Sensah sent this to you as replacement for your broken version 2 shifter. Looking forward to the video when Sensah sends you a replacement groupset for the seized derailleur...Sensah Electronic??? Ha, ha...yay!
Trace velo 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻 please will you do a retro mtb clunker build. Something you can leave locked up outside the shops but that can bring a massive smile to your face! Maybe a bit of an odd ball! Thanks for your videos they’re awesome!
Here's another bit of information - the pulley cages on the Sensah derailleur's are not replaceable, they are locked in my rivets. I reached out to both Sensah and Lingmai (who seems to have provided the OSPW for this rear derailleur) and they both confirmed that the derailleur pulley cage is not replacement / interchangeable. I guess that's one way Sensah keeps their cost down.
I was looking at replacing the pulley cage as mine was totalled in a rear derailleur hanger issue.
Hi thank you for your videos. I enjoy very much. I just happend to have a new Empire rear derailer in my hands (not installed yet) and I can tell you that it was not your fault if the bolt was seized after a year of use. I removed the C clip and got out the bolt and it is completely dry there. So I greased it . Thanks to you.
I have the Sensah Empire groupset on my zwift trainer bike. I have no issues with the shifting. Just as good as my Ultegra set I had on the bike previously.
What would you choose between sensah empire pro and shimano 105 r7000?
@@MrBubba3494 yes. Maybe not Ultegra. Depends on the deal I get.
Instead of oil, use grease on the insert threads of the derailleur. It will last a lot longer...
Couldn't agree more! Especially for the dreadful UK climate
Every mating surface on my bike has at least a thin layer of grease. I cringe watching assembly vids where they use nothing😅
Please say "Carbon, Lodi! (Lody)"
For cheap carbon. Great stuff bro
Awesome dude!!! I will give the sensah empire groupset a go on my next build!! Question! Where is the old bike? We haven't seen it in a while now!!
Can you make a video solving the carbon trouble you talk abour in min 23:40. Thanks
Luke I gave up on the front derailleur, and instead use a 105 shimano. I prefer the Sensah levers ,size and shape,but always have some kind of shifting issues, unless the chain and all are spotless, I have an ongoing problem with 9,10,11 .
So I have found the trick to decent shifting, is keeping the shift cable clean and well lubed within the shifter housing (basically keep the friction on the cable as low as humanly possible). I'm actually playing around with dry chain lube atm, seems to work great. Also make sure the cable is secured correctly on the rear derailleur bolt. You want the cable fed over the top of the clamping bolt (you can check the manual I linked in the description if you need some clarification). Hope that helps 😁
@@TraceVelo ,I am pleased that you responded, I built two f12 from Ali-express, one is basically all China and the other is 105,both wheelsets are Elite,tubeless and 27mm widex38mm and 45mm deep.The framesets are beautiful, if a little heavy at just over 18lbs.I have been a cyclist for 30 years and have ridden almost every thing, I have a high regard for the obscure manufacturers and don't care for the hype about the known ones. My point is that if a man can get the same or comparable product for nearly one tenth the price, where is all that moolah goin.?I don't have buyers remorse, like my previous bike, which I had to finance! Contrarily, I was able to get two bikes for the sale of my Specialized (used),and had money left. Not that I need 2 bikes, but I intended @ 66 yrs. to start a new business in bike sales. Seems like a no brainer?Bikes are flying off the shelves, but the people are not interested in this product. The carbon is world class,the design is iconic and the price is unreal? What is not to like?I now have several thousand miles on these beauties and I love the ride, and handling, the frameset is very tight. I digress, as regards to the shifting issues, I have been using a lightweight Ali-express cassette and I am hoping when I can, I'll try a hyperglide, this and as you suggested a cable reassessment, ( I have all internal cables).I appreciate your input and will continue to enjoy future posts, maybe you can get sponsor to help you, and build one of these beauties for your (Show) .I found the internal routing to be a challenge, but I wonder now why the cables have been outside for so long! Thanks for your indulgence and may the wind be at your back!
The Rear derailleur cage appears to be a non-standard 3rd party upgrade type. The brand Lingmai is the Aliexpress store name I bought my Empire Pro 12 speed from which comes in standard 11T/13T pulleys, not like the oversized ones in the video.
Luke. can you shows how to install them and set up process? Thanks.
So I covered a pretty in depth install process in a previous video: ruclips.net/video/xUNW7eE5uKA/видео.html
Hey Luke, what brakeset do you have on your bike? And cassette? Cheers
PS, might I suggest Bones skateboard bearings lube and cleaning your bearings with pure acetone?
Excellent contents as always, Luke! Any tips on Siroko sizing? Their site's size chart only has measurements of the piece of clothing itself, not measurements of the user. Thanks.
As soon as I saw the aluminium scraping against the carbon shifter I knew that was gonna be a potential issue! Time will tell if it holds up I suppose
Yeah exactly. Not too sure how well it will last, but like a said, the fix should be pretty straightforward if it comes to that
@@TraceVelo did you fix it?
Thanks Luke. Looking to get into road bikes from "mtb" and drop bars. These may fit the bill perfectly as I am cheap and broke! Haha